16.15
SoftGraeme Allan’s 70th Birthday Pension Scheme Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
13/2
Form: 533126 CD
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (5) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Three-time C&D winner last year, making all on two occasions and ridden prominently on the other; much less effective when ridden very patiently on all four appearances this season but her keeping-on fifth here (1m2f, soft) last month was a big step back in the right direction; well handicapped now and needs close attention in the betting. |
7/1 |
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5th 1 (4) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Always behind on all three appearances this season but was a three-time course winner (1m, good to firm-soft) last year, making all on two occasions and ridden prominently on the other; fine over today's trip and sure to appreciate this ease in grade; interesting to see whether connections opt to revert to more positive tactics today. |
8/1 |
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8th 8 (2) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Won here in 2024 and added three wins at Ayr last year; she's below her last winning mark but has been well beaten on both outings this spring and a major turnaround is necessary. |
16/1 |
3/1
Form: 413143 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Reliable sort (on turf and AW) who won twice last summer and was runner-up in March/April on his last two outings; stable has struck often enough this summer for him to be given a close look despite this new track. |
9/4 |
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2nd 5 (9) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All seven starts on the AW have been here, with his record in handicaps reading 11332; drawn a bit wider than ideal and another furlong may suit ideally, but still high on the list in this field. |
7/2 |
7/2
Form: 312341 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins in the second half of 2025, first time when beating Perfidia at Beverley (8.4f) and second time here (1m); one to note given he seems to be building up to a bigger effort this time around. |
13/2 |
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5th 2 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Developed into a consistent sort last term; unable to sustain the form in two outings this season but returning to Class 6 may prove beneficial; won his last attempt in this grade. |
14/1 |
|
7th 7 (10) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Won two Class 6 handicaps at around 1m in the second half of 2025; creditable efforts off his revised mark to end that campaign and he should be sharper with last month's return to action behind him; others still appeal more for win purposes. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 2-0976
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (8) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Won over this trip at Musselburgh last summer but hasn't added to tally and needs to improve for the switch back to AW/drop to 7f if she's to win this. |
20/1 |
|
6 (6) |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Well beaten in her last four races and perhaps better at 7f than 1m. |
20/1 |
|
7 (1) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Course scorer who hinted at a revival when seventh of ten in 9f Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; not without interest off a 3lb lower mark here. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 551673 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (2) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Yet to make any further progress since winning 1m Ripon maiden a year ago and has been safely held on all three starts this season; might be aided by new tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces, though. |
20/1 |
|
6th 4 (7) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
A fair 1m winner in 2025; yet to beat a rival in a pair of 1m/1m1f handicaps at Ayr this season though so has plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
8th 4 (4) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Maiden winner last July (1m, good); no closer than about 3l in her six handicaps and finished last here two weeks ago. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: 161497 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (5) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Never dangerous over 7f in sole outing this term; has a record of 3-3 over C&D (all on good ground last term; 0-17 elsewhere) and looks very interesting returned to this scenario; favourably treated off 1lb below last winning mark. |
5/1 |
|
9th 9 (1) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Progressive after joining this yard last May, winning three times at Ripon (1m, good) and posting a close third at Ayr (1m, soft) in September when last seen; the drop back to 7f might not be ideal on his reappearance but he's one to consider nevertheless. |
11/1 |
|
8 (5) |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Returning to 1m from further is a good thing but all his best form is on drier ground. |
40/1 |
7/1
Form: 341623 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won a similar race over C&D last summer when rated 2lb higher; he has finished second in two of his last three starts, the latest on AW nine days ago, and another big run looks likely. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 5 (6) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner (2023); not far behind Barleybrown and Abu Royal here this month, but declined a winning opportunity (carried head high and idled) next time; visor didn't work at Beverley last week, so question marks persist. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (7) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Losing run is mounting up and he didn't look particularly resolute when nevertheless going close at Musselburgh (1m) most recently; chance depends on the effects of new headgear. |
7/2 |
4/1
Form: 344481 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (7) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Veteran with plenty of course form to his name; third of nine over 1m here last week (winner Runninsonofagun runs in the 4.00); one of three runners for the stable. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 (4) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 6lb |
Veteran who has won three of his 58 races on turf, the latest over this trip at Musselburgh last September (good); has been a bit disappointing this season. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran who is a C&D winner but has question marks over current form and whether he's still capable of cutting any mustard aged ten; gives classified grade a whirl. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: -60032
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (10) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Gained a first success when prevailing at Hamilton (1m4f) in June and backed it up with a solid fifth in 1m3f handicap there 18 days ago; not out of things. |
6/1 |
|
5th 5 (6) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
11-race maiden prior to his step up to 1m4f at this track (good) 13 days ago which he won by a short head, leading 5f out and fighting off a strong challenge; 3lb rise does not look harsh and he has not had much exposure over this sort of trip; could go well again. |
7/2 |
Non-runners
Pisanello, Cavallo Pazzo, Temper Trap
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £60.25 |
| Tricast | £754.46 |
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